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More Than a Programme: Five Years of Changing Lives and Building Bridges

By BWSMCOMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION, LATEST, YOUR EVENTSNo Comments

Some evenings celebrate achievement. Others remind us what is possible.

As Elevated Minds marked the fifth anniversary of its Elevated Aspirations Programme, the occasion became more than a celebration of certificates and success. It was a powerful reflection on trust, opportunity and the transformative impact of bringing young people and public institutions together. Over five years, the programme has shown that lasting change begins with conversation, grows through opportunity and flourishes when aspiration is matched by action.

July 25, 2026

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Margaret Busby’s Part of the Story (Hamish Hamilton, 2026)

By John StevensonART & CULTURE, LATESTNo Comments

Few figures have had a greater impact on British publishing than Margaret Busby. As the UK’s first Black woman publisher and a lifelong champion of diverse voices, her influence has shaped generations of writers and readers. In this review, John Stevenson explores Part of the Story, Busby’s remarkable new collection of essays, reviews, speeches and reflections, which chronicles more than fifty years of literary and cultural history while illuminating the legacy of one of publishing’s most important pioneers.

June 7, 2026

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Hair Freedom EXPO 2026

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Hair Freedom EXPO 2026 is more than an event—it is a movement. Bringing together industry leaders, educators, advocates, and multicultural communities in Sydney, this landmark gathering will challenge hair discrimination, celebrate textured hair, and champion the right of women and girls to embrace their natural identity with confidence. Through powerful conversations, practical education, and inspiring personal stories, Hair Freedom EXPO is set to redefine inclusion, representation, and hair freedom in Australia.

June 6, 2026

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Afterlives of Looted Heritage

By John StevensonART & CULTURE, HISTORY, LATESTNo Comments

Barnaby Phillips’s The African Kingdom of Gold: Britain and the Asante Treasure is a timely exploration of empire, cultural loss, and restitution. Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, Phillips traces the looting of Asante treasures and examines how their legacy continues to shape debates about historical justice today.

May 30, 2026

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Did someone say FREE doubles?

By BWSMFOOD and DRINK, LATEST, YOUR EVENTSNo Comments

As the world celebrates International Doubles Day, London’s favourite Caribbean beach bar is serving up a delicious reason to visit. This weekend, LIMIN Southbank is offering buy-one-get-one-free doubles, giving guests the chance to enjoy Trinidad & Tobago’s iconic street food while soaking up riverside views, vibrant soca music, live entertainment and authentic Caribbean hospitality. With sunshine, rum punch and carnival vibes on the menu, it’s set to be a celebration to remember.

May 30, 2026

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Daish’s Holidays: a review

By Sarah TettehLATEST, LIFESTYLENo Comments

Travel has the power to bring people together, but when combined with music, it can create something truly unforgettable. In this heartfelt review, travel editor Sarah Tetteh explores how a stay with Daish’s Holidays at the Abbey Lawn Hotel became far more than just a family getaway. From live entertainment and inclusive hospitality to cherished moments shared across generations, the trip highlighted the importance of accessible travel and the joy of making memories together, especially for families with diverse and additional needs.

May 23, 2026

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The Music is Black

By John StevensonART & CULTURE, LATEST2 Comments

At the new V&A East Museum, The Music is Black: A British Story, arrives as both celebration and reckoning – a sweeping exploration of how Black music has shaped the cultural heartbeat of Britain. In this thoughtful review, John Stevenson reflects on the exhibition’s powerful blend of nostalgia, politics, resistance, and creativity, tracing the enduring influence of Black British sound for over a century.

May 22, 2026

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100 Black Women Campaign

By BWSMLATEST, SOCIAL JUSTICENo Comments

Black women serving within the UK’s uniformed services are speaking with honesty, courage and urgency. The 100 Voices Survey Report from Women in the Shade shines a light on the lived realities behind the badge — exposing the cultural and structural barriers that continue to affect wellbeing, progression and trust across policing, fire, ambulance and military services.

May 22, 2026

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Editor’s Letter May 2026

By Diahanne RhineyEDITOR, LATESTNo Comments

Freedom of speech has always sounded simple in theory — but who really has the freedom to speak without consequence?
This month, we examine the true cost of having a voice across the Black diaspora, from code switching and economic power to censorship, accountability and resistance. A thought-provoking reflection on who is heard, who is protected, and who pays the price for speaking out.
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May 10, 2026

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Black Parenting: Discipline as Protection

By BWSMLATEST, SOCIAL JUSTICENo Comments

They call it harsh. They rarely call it what it is.

Black parenting has long been judged without context, misunderstood as severity rather than seen as protection. But in a world where Black children are too often viewed through a harsher lens, discipline becomes something deeper than control. It becomes preparation. It becomes survival.

In the wake of events on Clapham High Street, the question of parenting has once again taken centre stage. But before we ask where the parents are, perhaps we should ask what they are up against.

This piece explores the truth behind Black parenting, the tension between protection and perception, and the shift towards healing in a world that still demands resilience.

April 5, 2026

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